2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VN56 AEK
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 169,375 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN56 AEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 169,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN56 AEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (VN56 AEK) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
VN56 AEK Mileage History
- 10/11/2021159,991 mi
- 11/11/2021160,001 mi+10 mi
- 10/01/2023165,680 mi+5,679 mi
- 10/01/2024169,366 mi+3,686 mi
- 23/04/2024169,375 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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